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2025 Changes to Trademark Fees

by John DiGiacomo

Partner

Trademark

There are some significant changes coming to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that will affect trademark filings beginning January 18, 2025. These changes include the introduction of the Trademark Center, new fees, and revised application requirements. Here is an overview of the key changes:

  1. The End of TEAS and the Launch of Trademark Center

The USPTO will retire the TEAS system, which has been in use for over 20 years, and replace it with the new Trademark Center. This more efficient platform will streamline filing processes, improve user experience, and offer new features such as automatic saving of drafts.

  • New Application Fee Structure and Increases
  • The TEAS Plus filing option, previously priced at $250 per class, will be eliminated.
  • All new filings will now start as Base Applications, with a fee of $350 per class.
  • Additional fees may apply for:
    • $100 per class for failing to meet certain requirements.
    • $200 per class for not using the USPTO’s ID Manual to detail goods/services.
    • $200 for each additional 1,000 characters when the goods/services description exceeds the first 1,000.

Additionally, international filings under the Madrid Protocol will see an increase to $600 per class starting February 18, 2025.

These changes will require careful planning and budgeting for trademark filings. We recommend:

  • Reviewing and updating your filing strategy to avoid unnecessary fees.
  • Gathering all necessary information upfront, including translations, domicile address details, and any consent required for marks identifying living individuals.
  • Increase to Trademark Use and Maintenance Fees

While the application fee adjustments are the biggest story here, the USPTO has announced several other fees that will be increasing as well, including:

Fee DescriptionCurrent FeeNew FeeIncrease
§ 9 registration renewal application, per class                $300$325+$25
§ 8 declaration, per class       $225$325+$100
§ 71 declaration, per class    $225$325+$100
§ 15 declaration, per class    $200$250+$50
Amendment to Allege Use/ Statement of Use, per class$100$150+$50
Letter of Protest$50$150+$100
Petition to Director$250$400+$150
Petition to Revive an Application$150$250+$100

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